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AAA challenge

Time again to play in the AAA challenge and this time it is : make a shaker card. I wanted to make a special card anyhow for my sister's BIG birthday. I love the inspiration picture and a card was born!


I took the Papertrey numbers and die cut my card stock. Attached acetate behind and foam tape around the numbers. I first had some thicker foam tape, but all the sequins basically disappeared in a small clump when holding the card upright....so I disassembled it and took thinner foam tape - looks like a lot more sequins all of a sudden... 


I heat embossed the sentiment in silver (Neat&Tangled - Across the card), to match the inspiration photo and added silver string with a brad and beads. Since all the beads were just lumping up when the card was upright and didn't look like anything I attached tiny drops of glossy accents to make them stay where they are....


I am also playing with this card at Less is More - Anything Goes
Simon Says Wednesday challenge - Anything goes
and I am  linking this card with the Snippets Playground - use a snippet (the pink background behind the numbers is one)

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Deepti said…
This is lovely, number shaker card, have to give it a try :)
July 30, 2014 at 11:15 AM
Susanne Vargas said…
Very cool idea for a shaker card! Also love the embossed greeting and you thread and beads!
July 30, 2014 at 2:30 PM
maria f. said…
Hey, we're neighbors at AAA! Love how you used the silver and don't ya just love beads added to a card. Especially when it doesn't have to go through the mail.
July 30, 2014 at 3:01 PM
Anita in France said…
Wow, Cornelia ... what a delight ... yummy thread, beads and silver embossing ... and such a fun way of celebrating a landmark birthday! Anita :)
July 30, 2014 at 4:02 PM
Tenia Nelson said…
What a super FUN card!! :)
July 30, 2014 at 4:43 PM
Victoria Lavender said…
Mmmmmm....this is pretty! And it takes the shock of being 50 down a notch. Really lovely details thru the whole card! You've such a nice sister. Cheers sweetie (AAA Cards)
July 30, 2014 at 4:47 PM
Cathy said…
Fantastic card Cornelia, Cathy x
July 30, 2014 at 5:09 PM
Jane said…
Super shaker card, sure your sister will love it. Thanks for playing at AAA Cards this week.
July 30, 2014 at 5:10 PM
Aileen said…
Love this idea for a shaker card. Very very pretty and the bits of silver string adhered with a bit of the clear glue, very clever. Beautiful card
July 30, 2014 at 6:37 PM
Bonnie said…
This is the most amazing birthday card, Cornelia! Just amazing!
July 30, 2014 at 7:39 PM
Vicki Dutcher said…
TOTALLY FABULOUS AT 50 card!! Amazing! Thanks for joining in with AAA!
July 30, 2014 at 7:39 PM
papierelle said…
Richtig schick, gefällt mir sehr gut!!
LG Gundi
July 31, 2014 at 4:03 AM
Loll said…
This is fantastic Cornelia!! Your sister will LOVE this! Great idea to make the 50 a shaker ... pretty colored sequins with lots of sparkle. Love the silver threads with the beads. Loll xx
July 31, 2014 at 5:35 PM
JD/ Jill said…
Very pretty. Like the addiction of the beads!
July 31, 2014 at 11:52 PM
Di said…
Totally stunning Cornelia! I LOVE how you popped the sequins into the die cut 50 - super work!

Hugs

Di xx
August 1, 2014 at 9:13 AM
Sid said…
What a fab 50th card ! Love your embellishments !!
August 1, 2014 at 10:05 AM
Anne said…
What a super CAS shaker card Cornelia, so stylish!
Thanks so much for joining LIM this week
Anne
Less is More Designer
August 1, 2014 at 1:22 PM
Lin said…
PERFECT for a 50th birthday, Cornelia, and so fun that you made it into a shaker card! Thanks for joining us at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge!
August 1, 2014 at 10:52 PM
Keep It Sweet and Simple said…
Wow! Really beautiful card and the shaker element is gorgeous.
Caroline xxx
August 2, 2014 at 7:58 AM
Angela said…
I love this festive and fun Birthday Card, Cornelia! Thank you for joining us this week and we love seeing your work at AAA Cards!
August 2, 2014 at 6:43 PM
Sarn said…
This is a stunning 50th birthday card. One to treasure. Love how stylish it is.

Congratulations on being showcased at the Snippets Playground this week.

Hugs, Sarn xxx
August 3, 2014 at 4:45 AM
Chrissie said…
I'm sorry this comment is so late, but I was on holiday in Spain last week and wifi was a little limited and slow!
This is gorgeous!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"
August 4, 2014 at 6:14 AM
Manuela said…
wunderschön gestaltete Karte, tolle Farben und Schüttelkarten sind immer ein Hingucker :-) Lg Manuela
August 4, 2014 at 6:29 AM
MaryH said…
Just saw your Wowser of a card highlited at the Playground. What a fab 50 card with those shaker sequins inside it. Loved the way you did the cording bow too. Someone is going to be so happy to get this for a milestone birthday. Loved it! TFS & Hugs
August 6, 2014 at 10:13 PM
Darnell said…
I'm apparently following in Mary's footprints coming here straight from the Playground, Cornelia! This is a terrific design for a shaker card!! Hugs, Darnell
August 8, 2014 at 1:27 AM
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